Ernest Renan suggested that without the rise of Christianity, we might all have embraced the cult of Mithras. Nevertheless, it has had a lasting influence on secret societies, religious movements and popular culture.
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Laurent Bricault has revolutionised Mithraic studies with the exhibition The Mystery of Mithras. Meet this professor in Toulouse for a fascinating look at the latest discoveries and what lies ahead.
It is well known that Mithras was born from a rock. However, less has been written about the father of the solar god, and especially about how he conceived him.
On the occasion of the discovery of a Mithraeum in Cabra, Spain, we talk to Jaime Alvar, a leading figure in the field of Mithraism. With him, we examine the testimonies known to date and the peculiarities of the cult of Mithras in Hispania.
Yolanda’s multimedia dissertation focuses on the cognitive mechanisms that motivate Mithras worshippers. Her work includes a podcast entitled Conversations about Mithras.
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A place of worship for the Roman god of light Mithras was discovered during archaeological excavations in Trier. This includes a larger relief.
Las excavaciones llevadas a cabo en el yacimiento arqueológico romano de la villa de Mithra, en Cabra (Córdoba), han deparado el excepcional hallazgo de un mitreo, o zona destinada al culto al dios Mithra, cuya estatua fue descubierta hace unos 70 años.
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On the occasion of the exhibition, the Royal Museum of Mariemont invites five experts from Europe to emulate the research on the cult of Mithras.
Despite the current political landscape of the US, we can look to antiquity to see that the red cap was actually once a symbol of citizenship and welcome to the foreigner.
Sarah E. Bond
La Domus de Mitreo y el Centro Arqueolóxico de San Roque muestran otra cara del viejo Lugo
Lorena García Calvo
The Mithraeum of Symphorus and Marcus, in Óbuda, Budapest, has been restored to public view in 2004 and, while well presented, it has been heavily restored.
The Mithraeum of Rudchester was discovered in 1844 on the brow of the hill outside the roman station.
The Trier Mithräum was discovered during work on the city’s new fire station. The findings included a Cautes limestone relief.
The Mithraeum of Hauarte or Hawarte, which preserves colourful frescoes, it's the latest know and used.
Tauroctony of Ulpius Linus from Apulum
Inscription of Aurelius Mithres
Inscription by Proficentius, Rome
Altar with inscription of Künzing
Altar of Vieu
Fresco with tauroctony and seven cypresses
Tauroctony relief of Fertőrákos
Fresco de Luna en el Mitreo de Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Denarius depicting Mithras rock-birth of St. Albans
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An ayahuasca analog would have been mixed in the krater and drunk by Mithras worshipers. Two ingre…
Mithra killing the Bull from behind also is the sign of Spring and victory of light over darkness. …
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Probably at home... but I’m at work. ;-) Will get back to you.
I recently had the opportunity to visit the remains of this mithraeum. It is located in Altafulla, i…
Amazing!!!
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According to Robert J. Bull (February 2011) this Mithraeum has been demolished.
I know the Mithras site (since my childhood) at Carrawburgh and have worked at the APX Xanten (Germa…
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